Catherine's POV
When Sunny and I stepped onto the stairs, we saw a figure running over in a hurry. It was Leo. He looked serious, and he pulled Sunny to his side. "Come with me!" Leo's voice was low, and he was very angry. Leo dragged Sunny away. He was being rude, so I blocked their way. "Stop treating her this way!" "Catherine, leave us alone. This is between me and Sunny!" Leo softened his tone, but he deliberately raised his voice so that everyone in the living room could hear him. I was stunned. Sunny immediately whispered to me, "Ms. Wyatt, help me..." I turned around again and saw them walking toward the garden in the dark. I felt worried. What was Leo up to? Did he think Sunny had told me things that she wouldn't have? I had the urge to go over and help Sunny. Blake suddenly walked over. He said in a gentle tone, "Come on, don't be nosy. Maybe that's how they handle things together."Third Person's POV"I'll close the window." Leo watched the rain drift in and rose, standing naked before the window.Despite their recent passion, his heart felt colder and heavier than the rain."Don't stand there like that, you'll catch a cold."Sunny, tucked under the covers, saw him staring blankly out the window and quickly warned him.It was still spring, and the air was chilly, yet Leo seemed oblivious to the cold.Suddenly, he pressed a hand to his forehead. A surge of pain welled up inside him, unbidden tears reddening his eyes.Sunny slipped out of bed, threw on a coat, and fetched his robe, draping it over his broad shoulders.The man spun around and crushed her in his arms, as if to meld her into his very being, to prevent her escape.Sunny sensed the reluctant sorrow in his embrace—she felt the same ache.Yet separation was inevitable."Sunny, wait for me. It won't be long..." Leo murmur
Third Person's POVSunny's fingers clenched beneath the covers, her expression momentarily freezing.She couldn't quite feign indifference, despite her mental preparation."Is that so? Then let's do as Patricia says. I don't want to put you in a difficult position, nor do I have the face to meet your family!" she said, striving to steady her voice."Sorry, I can't reason with Patricia right now. She's very upset and I can't bear to worry her at her age," Leo said, his voice laced with guilt and self-reproach.Sunny let out a faint laugh. "Don't be like that. I've known deep down that our fate has truly run its course. If we can't change this reality, then let's accept it calmly."Hearing her nonchalance, Leo's eyes widened in surprise—could she truly have decided to let go?"This is just a temporary separation. Once the truth about your mother comes to light, I believe Patricia will accept you," Leo said in a low voice.S
Third Person's POV"Yeah, but perhaps it's a trial from heaven for you two!" Blake empathized with Leo's helplessness and distress."This trial is sheer agony!" Leo winced at the thought of breaking up with Sunny—it felt like being flayed alive.Blake let out a faint smile. "I always thought your interest in her was fleeting, but it seems she's become more precious to you than life itself.""How did you and Catherine persist back then?" Leo earnestly sought advice from Blake."A large part of our ability to endure was thanks to the support of our two little ones!" Thinking of the children, Blake's lips curled into a smile.Leo was taken aback. "Are you suggesting I get Sunny pregnant?"Blake didn't object. "Do you think it's feasible?""I don't know!" Leo's mind was a blank. He couldn't think of any other way out."There's nothing that softens the hearts of elders like the prospect of a child!" Blake insisted that
Third Person's POVPatricia pinned her grandsons with a steely gaze and demanded in a grave tone, "Have you been keeping something from me?"Blake knew the time for honesty had come. After a brief pause, he nodded and said, "Yes, Granny, there's something we withheld, but please try not to be angry.""Tell me the truth!" Patricia snapped, her eyes blazing."Let me say it," Leo interjected, his voice steady despite the turmoil within.Blake gave a slight nod. "Go ahead."Leo turned to his mother and said, "Mom, didn't you suspect a connection between Sunny and Olivia?"Abigail's face froze. She looked at her younger son, surprised that he'd uncovered her secret thoughts."You're spot on. Sunny is Olivia's daughter, and she's only just discovered her true parentage," Leo continued, watching as both his grandmother and mother paled.His heart sank as he delivered the blow.Patricia, though already aware of the truth,
Third Person's POVBlake grabbed his coat, had his assistant arrange the car, and called Leo.Leo answered with a hint of worry in his voice, "Blake, are you saying Grandma found out? Surely she doesn't know Sunny is Olivia's daughter?"This was exactly what Leo feared."Don't underestimate Richard. If he wanted to expose the truth, he'd leave no stones unturned," Blake sneered. He'd reached his breaking point with his vile uncle."Come pick me up. I won't drive," Leo's face paled.Half an hour later, they rode in the same car toward the Royal Pack villa."Thanks for taking care of those scum for me!" Leo said.That morning, Blake had sent Leo a video.In it, Bianca and her gang of thugs took a brutal beating."No need for thanks. We're family—what's mine is yours," Blake smiled lightly.Leo also managed a smile. "Thanks, Blake."Blake chuckled. "Save the talk. Let's focus on dealing with Grand
Third Person's POV"Mom, something happened just the day before yesterday, and you had no idea? Odd. Blake must have known. The police even took his statement," Richard said, stealthily observing Patricia's reaction.Sure enough, her face turned ashen, and her breathing grew rapid—clear signs of barely contained fury."How could that boy not breathe a word to me? What's he up to?" Patricia slammed the table in indignation, her anger fueled by Blake's secrecy.Richard mentally rejoiced, thinking, Blake, Blake, how will you worm your way out of this one?To hide something this huge is sheer folly."He probably thought it's too old a case and didn't want to worry you and Emerson," Richard added, fanning the flames."He must have kept it from you because of Emerson's health. That boy's too filial, for his own good!" Patricia scolded, yet her tone betrayed maternal pride, completely immune to Richard's insinuations.Richard's